Year: 2016
Creature Feature: Eden Flesh
“[Eden Flesh is] something different. She’s the most powerful aspect of my feminine and masculine sides and it comes together in this thing that’s not really human anymore. She has definitely given me strength that I didn’t realize I had. I can stomp when I’m in fucking heels and feel really good about it.” … read more
A Year of Local Music: Wes Johnson of Archive Recordings
Archive Recordings has compiled some of the best local tracks that they recorded from the past year to form the Archive Recordings 2016 Collection. The release show takes place on Monday, Oct. 24, at Kilby Court at 7 p.m. … read more
Cult Classics vs. Comedians
Cult Classics vs. Comedians is the brainchild of local entertainers Ben Fuller and Jamie Maxfield, and it’s finishing out its first season. During the month of October, Cult Classics vs. Comedians has gotten in the “spooky spirit,” and has posted an episode daily, most featuring a new local comedian, each one of them featuring a new horror film, cult classic or hidden gem. … read more
SLUG Style: Chase Bardole
Chase Bardole is a bartender, musician and all-around classy guy. For SLUG’s November 2016 Distillery Issue, we asked him about his favorite drinks and how he looks so damn good while making them. … read more
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Review: Saints
There is nothing bad at all in Image Comics’ “Saints.” However, there just isn’t enough “crunch” in the story. The comic deals with several archetypal misfits discovering they are reincarnations of Catholic saints and their war with the archangel Michael, who’s attempting to trigger the apocalypse. Read our exclusive review of “Saints” for insight on the new comic. … read more
Dear Esther: Landmark Edition
Dear Esther is a non-traditional video game that doesn’t demand various button presses or trigger pulls to perform pre-determined actions. … read more
Slayer, Anthrax, Death Angel @ The Complex 10.11
My desire to even go to the Slayer show came from wanting to see the mighty Anthrax again. That said, I had a great time by staying positive about something I could go on and on about in a negative way. … read more
Gallery Stroll: Art Will Bring Us Together
This month’s gallery stroll features are three galleries that continue to bring light, beauty, inspiration and acceptance into our beloved Downtown area. Each gallery is equipped with ample parking, should you choose to drive between your stroll destinations. … read more
Review: Lee Brilleaux: Rock ‘n’ Roll Gentleman
The story of the infamous pub rock/protopunk group Dr. Feelgood is really a tale narrated by the magnitude of Lee Brilleaux’s character. … read more
Assemblage 23: Tapping into Tom Shear
With powerful lyrics and great harmonies, Assemblage 23 have been one of the top acts of the EBM and synth-pop genres. Be sure to catch Assemblage 23’s performance at Area 51 on Wednesday, Oct. 12. … read more